Hawthorne fire alarm system replacement contract

Minneapolis file 2026-01076, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-10.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Hawthorne firefighters get new alarm system The city will pay $296,500 to install a new fire alarm system at Hawthorne station, which should improve how fast firefighters respond to emergencies.

The bigger picture

Upgrade may set pattern for other fire stations A successful replacement at Hawthorne could prompt the city to upgrade alarm systems at other aging fire stations across Minneapolis in future years.

What to watch

Only Bluesky Electric submitted a bid for work The city received just one bid for this job, so there was no competition to hold down costs or compare quality and timelines between contractors.

Official summary

Accepting the sole bid of Bluesky Electric, submitted on Event 4234, in the amount of $296,500,to provide all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary for the Hawthorne Fire Alarm Replacement Project, and authorizing a contract for the project all in accordance with City specifications.

Read the official record for 2026-01076

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